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Federal Government of the United States
The federal government of the United States manages the world's largest budget — over $6 trillion annually (per CBO, 2024).
Federal Government of the United States
The federal government of the United States was established in 1789 under the Constitution, with the President as chief executive and the Congress controlling appropriations. The wealth origin is taxation, borrowing, and revenue from federal assets — not a private source. Investment allocation covers defense (over $800 billion annually per DoD, 2024), infrastructure (roads, bridges, broadband through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law), healthcare (Medicare, Medicaid), energy (clean energy subsidies via the Inflation Reduction Act), and education (federal student aid). The government is the single largest employer and landlord in the country. The government employs about 2.1 million civilian workers (per OPM, 2024). Adjacent vehicles include the Federal Reserve (monetary policy), government-sponsored enterprises like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and sovereign wealth structures such as the Social Security Trust Fund. Recent operational event: The government narrowly avoided a shutdown in December 2024 via a continuing resolution passed by Congress. A structural differentiator is its constitutional separation of powers: the President proposes budgets, but Congress has the power of the purse. This creates a unique multi-stakeholder governance model unmatched by any private entity.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
1789
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Washington
Corporate office
Washington, D.C., United States
Principals
Donald Trump
President of the United States
Joe Biden
President of the United States (2021–2025)
Barack Obama
President of the United States (2009–2017)
George W. Bush
President of the United States (2001–2009)
Bill Clinton
President of the United States (1993–2001)
Ronald Reagan
President of the United States (1981–1989)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
President of the United States (1933–1945)
Abraham Lincoln
President of the United States (1861–1865)
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the federal government's budget decisions?
The President proposes a budget annually, but Congress holds the power of the purse through appropriations and authorization bills. Key committees include the House and Senate Budget Committees and the Appropriations Committees.
How does the federal government allocate capital across sectors?
The government allocates via discretionary and mandatory spending. Major categories include defense (over $800 billion), health programs (Medicare, Medicaid), Social Security, income security, and infrastructure. The Congressional Budget Office publishes annual projections.
Is the federal government structured like a sovereign wealth fund?
No. It is a constitutional republic organized into three branches. Several dedicated trust funds (Social Security, Medicare) and the Federal Reserve function with separate governance, but there is no central sovereign wealth fund.
What investment stages does the federal government target?
The government's 'investment' is primarily through appropriations — funding for research (NIH, NSF), public infrastructure, defense procurement, and direct loans (e.g., student loans, small business loans). It is not a private equity or venture capital allocator.
What sectors does the federal government explicitly avoid?
The government has no explicit 'avoid' list, but constitutional and statutory constraints prevent direct investment in commercial enterprises for profit. It provides grants and contracts rather than equity stakes.
How is the federal government related to the Federal Reserve?
The Federal Reserve is an independent central bank created by Congress in 1913. It conducts monetary policy separately from fiscal policy, though the Chairman is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.
Where does the federal government's revenue come from?
Primary revenue sources are individual income taxes (about 50%), payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare), corporate income taxes, and excise taxes. The government also borrows by issuing Treasury securities.
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